speaker resources
Speaker Orientation
Your participation is crucial in shaping the success of TUG CONNECTS, and we're excited to have you on board. Don't miss this opportunity to get ready for an unforgettable experience!
Meet
Lauren Brown, our Speaker Liaison for TUG CONNECTS 2024: ignite! She has created this orientation designed to equip you with everything you need to make a significant impact during the conference. She covers important details about the event and discusses strategies for engaging the audience.
Got Questions?
Presenting at fusion: TUG CONNECTS 2025
Lauren Brown, MAT
Speaker Liaison
This short video provides everything you need to know as a speaker for fusion: TUG CONNECTS 2025. We'll walk you through the materials you need to submit, key deadlines to stay on track, and what to expect when you arrive onsite.
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN
- Objectives and Key Takeaways
- Headshots and Updated Profiles
DEADLINES
MArch 15, 2025
MArch 31, 2025
- Final Presentation Uploaded (PDF!)
3 Presentation Videos We Love
There are a plethora of videos available on presentation skills. Here are three we highly recommend.
Never start your presentation with, "Hello & Welcome"
(Do this instead!)
7 Presentation Structures Used by the Best TED Talks
How to Present to Keep Your Audience's Attention
Meet Lauren -
Your Speaker Liason
We are excited to welcome Lauren Brown as the Speaker Liaison for fusion: TUG CONNECTS 2025!
Lauren holds a Master of Arts degree in Teaching and comes to us with a background from Johns Hopkins University, where she spent the past decade working in health and education research. Her experience includes designing and implementing comprehensive asthma education programs for diverse audiences, ranging from Head Start teachers to community members. Her work involved collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, as well as creating engaging educational materials with medical art professionals.
Lauren is dedicated to supporting our speakers, providing resources, and answering any questions to ensure your presentations are as impactful as possible. Please feel free to reach out to her with to make the most of your experience at the conference.
QUESTIONS?
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